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Is a question I get asked a lot. I guess I would like to turn that question around and ask....why not organic? To me organic means working with nature to protect natural resources and create high levels of animal welfare resulting in increased wildlife populations, lower greenhouse gases, no artificial colours or preservatives and food with much higher nutritional quality. What’s not to love?

Six weeks after Irma destroyed so many villages in Florida, we visited Key Lagon, Everglade City and Chokoloskee. When you drive past endless piles of rubble, I must say, your heart sinks. However, this is closely followed by hope with a handmade sign that reads, 'after every storm there is a rainbow #welcomehome'

I got a little carried away earlier this year when planting my tomato seeds....they looked so small when they were little seeds, 25 sweet million tomato plants and hundreds of tomatoes later, I am left wondering what to do with them all

The first of our holidays this year was a trip to North Yorkshire. I have visited family in the area many times in the past, especially as a child, so it was great to be back drinking more cups of tea than ever, catching up and exploring a little further afield than usual

Although making your own compost seems very overwhelming, it really isn't, I promise. It is an inexpensive, natural process that converts your kitchen and garden waste into valuable and nutrient rich food that will keep your garden growing year after year

This year I decided to be brave (and patient) and grow some of my vegetables from seed. I have made numerous mistakes along the way, although they do say that mistakes are proof that you are trying, however I am pleased to say that I now have lots of healthy looking plants

If I was asked to recommend one thing for anyone to grow, whether you are just starting out or an experienced allotmenteer, it would be potatoes....the number one vegetable crop in the world and....the resistant starch, found in cooked and cooled potatoes, is considered a superfood for your gut, what more could you want?